mp’d Mobile World Supercross GP/Amp’d Mobile AMA Supercross Series has announced the largest television package in the sport’s history. It includes 34 hours of original programming on CBS Sports and SPEED, a season preview show, a season recap show and two live broadcasts. Prior to the opening round of the domestic series at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., CBS Sports will broadcast a season preview program that will air on December 30, featuring highlights from the first two races of the Amp’d Mobile World Supercross GP in Canada and an in-depth look at the 2006-‘07 championship race. On Saturday, January 6, SPEED will air Anaheim 1 live for the first time in history. The Amp’d Mobile Supercross finals from Las Vegas’ Sam Boyd Stadium Saturday, May 5, will be broadcast live as well. In addition to the live events, the remaining races will receive next-day coverage on CBS Sports and SPEED. The day after the season finale in Las Vegas, CBS Sports will close out the year with a one-hour season wrap-up program.
     “This is not only a big announcement for us, but it raises the bar for everyone involved in the sport,” said Ken Hudgens, vice president of television and marketing, Live Nation Motor Sports. “The combination of broadcasts on CBS Sports and SPEED, gives Amp’d Mobile Supercross great exposure to new viewers as well as the long-time fans. With the incredible hype centered around Anaheim 1, this year’s live broadcast will bring the event to more viewers than ever before.”
     For more information about the Amp’d Mobile World Supercross GP/Amp’d Mobile AMA Supercross Series, please log on to www.supercrossonline.com.

ne-time Parts Unlimited sales rep Morris Baker and his wife Sharon recently held a ribbon cutting for their newest store, Family Powersports, in San Angelo, Texas. Attendance was estimated at 3,000 with entertainment including live music, American Red Cross benefit bike giveaway, Superbike Stunt Team exhibitions, a Dyno Shoot Out, Poker Run and plenty of food and refreshments. The Bakers also have stores in Lubbock, Odessa and McKinney, Texas. Photo provided by John Culos.


Celebrating the store opening are from left: Parts Unlimited South Central sales rep Donnie Evans, Paula Evans, Morris Baker, Sharon Baker, Sara Culos and Parts Unlimited South Central Regional Sales Manager John Culos.

he 30th Annual Kawasaki Team Green Race of Champions was held at Englishtown, New Jersey the weekend of September 30/October 1. Moose-sponsored Kyle Chisholm was the overall winner in the 125 Pro Expert class, while Thor-backed Phil Nicoletti was the top rider in the 250 Pro Expert Class. Other Thor riders Michael Hall and Frank Lettieri won the special intermission races on Sunday with Hall taking the Ironman Classic and Lettieri taking the Top Gun Minicycle Shootout. Story and photos by Scott Lukaitis/Lukaitisphoto.com.


250 Pro Expert Class winner Phil Nicoletti


125 Pro Expert class winner Kyle Chisholm



orona Extra Honda Racing has announced that James Ellison has joined the team to pilot its Honda CBR1000RR SuperBike for the 2007 AMA season. Ellison brings a wealth of winning experience to the Corona Extra Honda Racing Team. He was practically born riding a motorbike in his native England, entering the racing fray on a Honda MBX80 in 1995 and scoring his first championship, the ACU Clubman’s 125 in 1997. Moving into the big leagues he won back to back European Superstock championships in 2000 & 2001, the World Endurance Championship in 2003, the British Superbike Privateer Championship in 2004 and then put three years in MotoGP with Harris WCM, Blata WCM and Tech 3 Yamaha alongside Carlos Checa in 2006.      James had this to say; “I’m excited to get back to the States. I did a few rounds in 2003 and really enjoyed the racing. The Corona Extra Honda Racing Team has put together a great crew and bike for me. We will get to try the bike for the first time at Daytona in a couple of weeks, can’t wait!”
     Corona Extra Honda Racing principal Tim Saunders said; “We are really excited to be working with James for 2007. He has a proven capability to ride very fast and win! Also, he can adapt to a wide variety of bikes and shown he can learn tracks quickly so we’re sure he will be up to speed on the CBR1000RR Superbike very quickly.”
     Corona Extra Racing and American Honda have a multi-year partnership to race in the AMA Pro Superbike national series. The partnership will promote the thrill of road racing to fans across America with an aggressive and innovative marketing campaign featuring many replica CBR1000RR Superbikes for in-store promotions along with special appearances by James for autograph signings and store openings.



ell…not every day, but one day a year for 10 years now, Parts Unlimited Regional Sales manager Gary Cartwright and the Parts Unlimited sales reps in his region have sponsored a “Thank You” lunch for all of the warehouse employees at the company’s Janesville, Wisconsin headquarters. The lunch was catered by a local Mexican restaurant and this year served approximately 350 members of the management and staff. Photos by Chad Zulian.


Employees enjoy lunch courtesy of Gary Cartwright and his thoughtful sales force.


Wade Hallett (left) from the Purchasing Department with lunch “sponsor” Gary Cartwright.




arts Unlimited has announced Jay Verly of Sioux Falls, SD will become a sales rep in the north region. After high school, Jay attended Alexandria Technical College in Alexandria, MN until 1999 when he graduated and received a job at Midamerica Motoplex in Sioux Falls, SD. He played a key role in the parts department for seven years with duties ranging from merchandising the showroom, overseeing orders and managing product promotions. Beyond Jay’s technical background, he’s competed in WPSA Snocross and Hillcross events for several years aboard a Ski Doo. Jay also enjoys riding his Kawasaki Mean Street with wife Kelly, who rides a V-Star 1100. Jay’s brother, Ron Verly also works in the industry for Warnert Racing. With Jay’s background and knowledge, we feel he will be a tremendous asset to the team. Welcome to the team Jay.



P Brakes has announced that former Southwick AMA National Motocross winner Danny Smith and former Amp’d MobileAMA Supercross Series 125cc race winner Justin Buckelew will rely on DP Brakes in 2007. Both Tuf Racing team members will be competing in the Toyota AMA Arenacross Series. Team Babbitt’s Kawasaki riders Darcy Lange and Jeff Northrup have also joined with DP Brakes for the 2007 season. They will be competing in the Boo Koo Series.
“We are honored to have these outstanding champions rely on DP Brakes,” said Larry Mills, President of DP Brakes North America. “Their confidence and racing contribution further strengthens DP Brakes’ position as a leader in sintered braking technology.”
     For more information contact DP Brakes North American Headquarters/Tony Mills International, Inc. They can be reached by telephone at (716) 681-8806, or by email at: dpbrakestm@aol.com. For further details go to www.dp-brakes.com.

s the 2006-07 Snocross racing season approaches, Avalanche Racing has announced the addition of Parts Unlimited to its list of world-class sponsors. Mike and Bonnie Glefke are owners of the Avalanche Race Team. “Our partnership with Parts Unlimited is a terrific fit,” said Bonnie Glefke. “Like the products of our other sponsors—such as Polaris, Liberty Coach and Rock Star—the products of Parts Unlimited are best-in-class in snowmobiling and Snocross racing, and we’re excited about the opportunity to use them and promote them.”
     Parts Unlimited CEO Jeff Fox and Purchasing Manager Bruce Schumacher are equally enthusiastic about the sponsorship. “Our slogan,” said Fox, “is ‘We support the sport—at every level in every way,’ and this is just another way for us to prove it.” Schumacher added, “Avalanche Racing is a prominent player in the sport, and our association with them is certain to keep us in the middle of the action and excitement.”
     The Avalanche Racing Team is made up of drivers Mike Schultz, Andrew Johnstad, and David Glefke; crew chief Jayme Cheney; mechanics Mike Burgad, Chad Kyllo, and Cody Braaten; team engineer Matt Knudson; and crew support Chris Glefke.
     More information on the team can be found on www.avalancheraceteam.com.



hor-sponsored Nate Adams scored his first freestyle motocross Dew Tour Championship in Orlando in October. With Nate’s commanding performances this season it was all but a foregone conclusion that he would win the FMX Dew Tour Championship. Going into the final event, all Nate had to do was make it to the finals and the Championship was his. Never one to disappoint however, he went out and threw down a huge run and qualified in the top spot earning him the title. This gave him the opportunity to sport his custom painted, gold helmet that read “2006 Dew Tour Champ” on the back.


Following his championship clinching performance, friends arranged an opportunity for Nate to try his hand in a Stock Car at a local Orlando race track. Rich Van Every photo.
“Where’s the ramps?” Rich Van Every photo.

 



unlop Motorcycle Tires has announced the hiring of Clark Stiles as a professional test rider at Dunlop’s Huntsville, Alabama Proving Grounds (HPG). “With Clark Stiles, we’re taking our Supercross-Motocross development program to a new level,” said Dunlop’s Motorcycle Division Vice President Mike Buckley. “Our goal is to become the dominant tire manufacturer in this arena and Clark’s addition to the Dunlop team will help us achieve that goal.”
Stiles, a 31-year old native of Athens, Alabama, has been a top privateer and support rider in the AMA Supercross and outdoor national programs for many years, competing on teams such as Team Moto XXX, Subway Honda, Maestro Suzuki and SoCal Yamaha.
     “We’ve recognized Clark’s potential for some time now and we are very fortunate to have someone of his caliber on our team,” said Danny Roberts, senior test rider at HPG. “While highly skilled as a motocross rider, he is also a very smart and mature rider. He has the characteristics we were looking for and will be an asset to the Dunlop Motorcycle Tire development team.”
Stiles will be working under the Dunlop tent at a number of 2007 AMA Supercross and Motocross events, according to Roberts, and will be assisting Dunlop Off-Road Manager Broc Glover with the factory-supported riders of Honda Racing, SoBe No Fear/Samsung /Honda and Team Red Bull KTM. Roberts added that Stiles’ role will eventually expand to include other product lines such as ATV and Supermoto.
     “I’m really pleased with this opportunity,” said Stiles. “Dunlop is committed to excellence in everything they do and I am honored to become a part of that effort.”
     For more information, visit www.dunlopmotorcycle.com.


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